Yesterday I loaded up some bullets for my grizzly hunt coming up. I went to the range prior and used the most accurate load to make a box of 20 bullets for my hunt. So here is the video on the steps of reloading ammunition. For the example I used Barnes TSX 200 grain .308 cal bullets for my .300 Winchester Magnum. I am going on a grizzly bear hunt so I had to load a bit heavier bullet for more energy. This video goes in detail through: cleaning, tumbling, sizing, trimming, measuring, powder, labels, manuals, dies, equipment, and as much as possible to help you reload your own ammunition. Remember to reload safely and consult manufacturers literature and your reloading manual. Check it out here:
Check out this free online hunting magazine. There is a lot of interesting and insightful articles. Most of the stories are Canadian hence the name of the magazine. There are 3 different magazines to view at a time, right now you can view the bow hunting mag, deer hunting mag, or fishing magazine:
I got this email today from a hunter in Alberta, thought I would share in case it is applicable to others thinking the same thing:
Hi Justin,
….. gave me your web address and it looks pretty awesome. Our son …. will be 16 in Aug. and would like to go on a deer hunt. I’ve had him practicing at the range with a .243 Win. We have a pretty good whitetail and mule deer population here, but I haven’t hunted in years and was wondering if there’s much going on out your way? I’d like someone to show him and possibly me the ropes. I haven’t checked BC licencing for out of prov. hunting licences, maybe the cost is prohibitive for him/us? What do guiding costs run?
Just thought I’d touch base with you. …. got an AB wildlife cert. last year and I took him upland bird hunting when we could find the time, so he has taken the AB hunter ed course and does have a WIN card. We have a small farm so … and the rest of the family all do trap shooting out here, when we can as well. Thanks, ……
Hi ……., That is good to hear your son is interested in hunting.
As for hunting in BC, you need to have a guide outfitter take you. I
know in Alberta there is a host hunter program where a resident can
sponsor a CDN citizen from another province. In BC this program is non
existent, you must have a guide outfitter to hunt in BC as a non resident. I would
suggest hunting deer in Alberta, generally you guys have a better
class of deer to hunt then us in BC. Most BC hunters dream of going on
an Alberta Muley or WhiteTail deer hunt in their lives. I would do your research
around your home province and find a nice area to hunt. Or even look
at guide outfitters in Alberta. Now if you want to hunt Moose, Elk,
Grizzly, Stone Sheep, Goat…. then look at some guides in BC. Do a
search in google to find some outfitters.
In this new age of technology even old school tradtionalists like hunters shop online. There seems to be a better chance of finding a deal online then going to the local hunting shop. Dont get me wrong I love the friendly service, expertise, and specialized knowledge you get from the local Mom and Pop hunting shops but sometimes their prices are not very competetive. If you know exactly what you want and do not need advice then I suggest finding it online. If you are unsure of what you want and need help deciding I definately would recommend your local shop.
I have used National Archery Supply on a few different occasions to buy arrows and other archery related equipment and I find that in Canada they have the best prices. In some instances their prices are even better than what the local hunting stores buy their stock for.
I was looking at this thread on a hunting forum and in the spirit of spring bear hunting I thought I would share it on my blog. Check out some decent sized black bears harvested in British Columbia here:
Check out these picture slide shows of hunters from BC and their adventures. There is a lot of great memories and stories stuck in these photos and a picture is worth a thousand words. There is all kinds of hunting in these picture slide shows from spot and stalk mule deer hunting to fly in caribou and sheep hunts. There is quite a few trophy elk and moose pics as well. Enjoy from BC:
Published: Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Forestry officials will be out on patrol this spring to ensure off-road vehicle users are riding responsibly.
Crown land and forest service roads around Vancouver Island will be patrolled throughout spring and summer, especially focused on environmentally sensitive areas such as grasslands, streams and hillsides that can provide critical habitat for plants and animals. Patrols are planned in the Campbell River, Comox Valley, Gold River, Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni areas. Dirt bike and ATV use picks up from April to October. People found damaging sensitive areas may be ticketed $575 or face penalties up to $10,000.
Carry your Liability Insurance papers and your valid drivers license.
Do you ever make your own hunting knives? It seems like a ton of work and skill is involved but it must be very rewarding. I personally like it when hunters make their own knives as there is always a story that comes with it. An antler from a deer or elk they shot for a handle with a high grade steel blade, and a leather sheath made from a bear hide they got tanned from their taxidermist. Take for example this following knife, this outdoorsman found a deer antler from an old cougar kill and used it for his knife along with some copper from a home renovation:
I would like to hear from any suscribers of thehuntingchannelonline.com
I watch their videos on youtube and they seem to give some good tips, they also have a number of show that you gain access to once you become a member. Here is one of their videos on youtube about shooting under pressure:
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